Chengdu to Reno flights
Reno lies 10,990 km (6,829 mi) north-east of Chengdu, -15 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 14 h 50 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| Chengdu | Reno | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | China | United States |
| Population | 20.9 million | 264,165 |
| Elevation | 499 m (1,637 ft) | 1,380 m (4,528 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Shanghai) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Nearest large airport | CTU, 17 km out | RNO, 5 km out |
| Postal codes | 610000 | 89501–89599 |
Clocks in Reno are 15 h behind Chengdu right now, so a 14 h 50 min journey lands only 0 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Reno
Crossing from China into United States: money changes from the Yuan Renminbi to the Dollar (USD); sockets are NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Airports at each end
Leaving Chengdu
Chengdu is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU), 17 km (11 mi) from the centre, whose 11,811-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU, 53 km).
Arriving in Reno
Reno is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO), 5 km (3 mi) from the centre, whose 11,001-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Truckee Tahoe Airport (TKF, 37 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reno Tahoe International Airport | RNO | 5 km (3 mi) | 11,001 ft | 4,415 ft |
| Truckee Tahoe Airport (regional) | TKF | 37 km (23 mi) | 7,001 ft | 5,900 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Reno from Chengdu?
10,990 km (6,829 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Chengdu.
How long does it take to get from Chengdu to Reno by air?
About 14 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Chengdu and Reno?
Reno is 15 h behind at the moment (America/Los_Angeles against Asia/Shanghai).
Which airports are used for Chengdu to Reno flights?
Typically Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Reno Tahoe International Airport (RNO); Reno also has TKF.
What currency do I need in Reno?
The Dollar (USD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.